Jackson County History
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A guided tour of The Sutton Home, Antique Car and Transportation museum, 1950's Service Station, Blacksmith, Grist Mill, and Weave Shops also the Agricultural Museum and Pioneer Village. The Sutton Home will host a different exhibit each season of the year.


The Jackson County Historical Society maintains an excellent local history museum in the Fred Lucas Haile Museum building on Montpelier Street, a block from Gainesboro’s public square. This historic structure began in 1894 as Gainesboro’s Methodist church building; later, it was the home of the Jackson County Sentinel for many years.


The Granville Museum tells the story of the riverboat town of Granville, Tennessee. The museum contains a great pictorial display of every aspect of the history of Granville. Many historical items from homes, businesses, schools and the community are on display. The museum features a military, school and music room and a room with furnishings depicting a home in the early 1900's.